When we first wrote this article, it compared 23andMe and Ancestry. Since then, 23andMe has experienced a data breach, a subsequent lawsuit, board members' resignations and layoffs amidst financial ...

With the rise of DNA ancestry tests, it’s easier than ever to learn about your family history and connections. Today, there are many DNA testing services to choose from. They're easy to use. You’ll ...

I recently saw a column online titled “Are My Ancestry DNA Results Accurate?” by Michael Rhodes in the Daily Cuppa. A better question might be, what do you mean by accurate? He is referring to one’s ...

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In 2017, I sent DNA samples to Ancestry, as well as to two other DNA companies. My parents had recently passed away, and I had some questions about my family background that I hoped the DNA might ...

Presidents, Senators, men, women and people everywhere are all talking about using DNA to test their ancestry, but how do they KNOW where you’re from by your DNA? Is this testing reliable? Is DNA ...

If you're thinking of taking an ancestry DNA test as "a bit of fun", experts warn there is the risk of uncovering more than you bargained for.

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AncestryDNA and 23andMe are two of the most popular DNA testing companies in the world. Both companies offer DNA kits that reveal information about someone's ethnic makeup, family history, and genetic ...

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